Accounting Internship- Spring 2025

At Wipfli, people count

The way you think makes you different. At Wipfli, we embrace that.

Our inclusive culture provides a space for everyone to have a voice. Our growing number of DEI resource groups celebrate diversity and champion awareness throughout Wipfli.

We're also focused on helping you achieve success with balance. From hybrid schedules and flexible time off to training programs and mental wellness initiatives, we take care of our team.

If you want to be in an environment where you can grow, feed your curiosity and make a difference, Wipfli is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

Interns will be responsible for utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting related responsibilities such as:

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner

• Respond to inquiries from client and work with client to gather necessary information for completion of required documents

• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency

• NOTE: Interns will receive experience in tax OR audit and in some instances both.*

Tax Specific:

• Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders

• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications

• Research tax related issues and other related financial reports

• Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed

Audit Specific:

• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders

• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner

• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs

• Develop technical competency with GAAP, especially related to assigned product line

Estella Anderson, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Wipfli supports Equal Pay for all. In addition, in the State of Montana, we are committed to Equal Pay for Women in accordance with Executive Order 12-2016. The pay for this position is $27.00 per hour.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com

Wipfli offers paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program; and participation in our Wipfli Foundation matching program for charitable giving.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)